Microsoft's Lumia 650 is now available for pre-order in Canada

Microsoft's Lumia 650 is now available for pre-order in Canada at an affordable price of $200.The latest Microsoft device is expected to ship on April 1. Sporting the latest version of Windows 10 for Phones, the Lumia 650 is geared towards enterprise users and has midrange specs including a Snapdragon 201 quad-core processor clocked at 1.33GHz,1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage (expandable via microSD), a 5-inch 720p HD OLED display, a ho-hum 8 megapixel rear camera and a 720p HD camera up front.

The premium Windows 10 features like Continuum and Windows Hello will not usable with the Lumia 650's specs but users can expect the latest build of Windows 10 on Phones with many of Microsoft's services on tap. It is also interesting to note that the $199 pricing is identical for the US and for Canada, which is a rare and welcome thing for Canadians. We ordered one of these Lumia 650's and will hopefully have a review up a few weeks after it ships.

Source: Thurrott.com

Best Buy integrates interior design and the latest smart home technology at National Home Show

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto - The 2016 National Home Show kicks off this weekend and while the cavernous halls of the Enercare Centre  at the Exhibition Place in Toronto were packed with furnishings, appliances and all types of home and garden related products, Best Buy Canada's Smart Home drew a lot of attention.

Simulating a typical home, Best Buy Canada collaborated with interior designer Christine Dovey who integrated tasteful and comfortable home interiors with the latest in wireless technology, smart appliances, wireless lighting and control and even a Samsung smart fridge which had a built-in touchscreen.

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USA Today announces first-ever branded news experience on a VR platform

USA Today just announced it wants to put viewers in the news. Through the launch of VRtually There, the USA TODAY NETWORK maintains its groundbreaking status in VR-driven journalism and media, poised to scale as specialized VR hardware evolves, and the viewing audience grows. 

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Ford's new police vehicle doors can stop armour-piercing bullets

Forget technology, Ford has just upped the ante on armoured police vehicles which can now stop armour-piercing bullets.

Coming soon to Ford Interceptor sedans and SUV's, the doors are designed to stop a .30-calibre shot from a high-powered rifle. Crafted from ceramic tile, which breaks up the bullet and with a layer of Kevlar-like weave that can catch the shrapnel.

Previous versions of Ford's ballistic panels, which cost $1,500 per door,  could protect against handgun fire and non-armour piercing rounds, these upgrades level the playing field against tactical weapons and high-powered automatic handguns and rifles. Ford says the doors are strictly for law enforcement and will not be sold to non-police customers.

Source: CTV News